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κρεῖσσον G2908
G2908 is the Greek word κρεῖσσον, transliterated kreîsson. The King James Version most often renders it better.
What it means
(as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage.
Where it comes from
neuter of an alternate form of G2909 (κρείττων).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: better.
Verses using κρεῖσσον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 7:38 · KJV
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2908 mean?
G2908 is the Greek word κρεῖσσον (kreîsson), meaning (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage.
How is G2908 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it better (1 time).
How many times does G2908 appear in the Bible?
κρεῖσσον (kreîsson) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2908 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of an alternate form of G2909 (κρείττων).
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